The Beauty of Railroad Bridges in North America, Then and Now
Title | The Beauty of Railroad Bridges in North America, Then and Now PDF eBook |
Author | Richard J. Cook |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 208 |
Release | 1987 |
Genre | Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | 9780870950971 |
North American Railroad Bridges
Title | North American Railroad Bridges PDF eBook |
Author | Brian Solomon |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 166 |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | Railroad bridges |
ISBN | 9781610604581 |
An Encyclopaedia of World Bridges
Title | An Encyclopaedia of World Bridges PDF eBook |
Author | David McFetrich |
Publisher | Pen and Sword Transport |
Total Pages | 354 |
Release | 2022-06-02 |
Genre | Architecture |
ISBN | 1526794497 |
Bridges are one of the most important artefacts constructed by man, the structures having had an incalculable effect on the development of trade and civilisation throughout the world. Their construction has led to continuing advances in civil engineering technology, leading to bigger spans and the use of new materials. Their failures, too, whether from an inadequate understanding of engineering principles or as a result of natural catastrophes or warfare, have often caused immense hardship as a result of lost lives or broken communications. In this book, a sister publication to his earlier An Encyclopaedia of British Bridges (Pen & Sword 2019), David McFetrich gives brief descriptions of some 1200 bridges from more than 170 countries around the world. They represent a wide range of different types of structure (such as beam, cantilever, stayed and suspension bridges). Although some of the pictures are of extremely well-known structures, many are not so widely recognisable and a separate section of the book includes more than seventy lists of bridges with distinctly unusual characteristics in their design, usage and history.
Going Places
Title | Going Places PDF eBook |
Author | Carlos A. Schwantes |
Publisher | Indiana University Press |
Total Pages | 456 |
Release | 2003-03-10 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9780253342027 |
How trains, cars, and planes helped tame and transform the American West.
1000 Patterns
Title | 1000 Patterns PDF eBook |
Author | Drusilla Cole |
Publisher | Chronicle Books |
Total Pages | 788 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | Design |
ISBN | 9780811839792 |
"Arranged by period and style, you can see at a glance patterns used from ancient to contemporary times. A handy pattern finder up front makes it easy to locate and cross-reference any motif or design in the book. Whether you have a long-standing interest in art and ornamentation or a newfound curiosity, you'll find 1000 Patterns an intriguing reference and fascinating history."--BOOK JACKET.
American Railroad Bridges
Title | American Railroad Bridges PDF eBook |
Author | Theodore Cooper |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 128 |
Release | 1889 |
Genre | Bridges |
ISBN |
Railroad History
Title | Railroad History PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 120 |
Release | 1997 |
Genre | Railroads |
ISBN |